Product Information
HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% LOTION is a generic product labeled by Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd, priced at $0.2323 per ML under NDC 45802093726. Its NADAC has been published 671 times since Nov 28, 2013.
FDA first approved this application on Nov 26, 1985. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AT.
Strength
25 mg/mL
Manufacturer
Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals LtdNDC
45802093726
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
LOTION
Route
TOPICAL
Effective Date
9/23/2026
Active Ingredients
HYDROCORTISONEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA089074FDA Approved
11/26/1985
TE Code
AT
On Market Since
5/23/2008
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% LOTION has been published 671 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has declined 11.6%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.2323 per ML |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.2795 (Oct 14, 2015) |
| All-time low | $0.1666 (Jul 17, 2024) |
| 52-week high | $0.2425 |
| 52-week low | $0.2292 |
| Median price | $0.2307 |
| Average price | $0.2297 |
| Largest weekly change | +36.9% (Jan 19, 2022) |
| Weeks tracked | 671 |
| Tracking since | Nov 28, 2013 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 1 manufacturer offering a NADAC-published product with this drug's active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form (cheapest from each manufacturer, up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 9% at current NADAC. These are candidates to verify clinically, not guaranteed substitutes — see our generic drug prices guide.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NADAC price of HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% LOTION?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% LOTION, manufactured by Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd, is $0.2323 per ML (NDC 45802093726), effective Sep 30, 2026.
How has the price of HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% LOTION changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% LOTION has declined 11.6%. It has been tracked across 671 weekly CMS publications since Nov 28, 2013.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% LOTION?
Since Nov 28, 2013, the NADAC for HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% LOTION has ranged from a low of $0.1666 (Jul 17, 2024) to a high of $0.2795 (Oct 14, 2015), with a median of $0.2307 per ML.
Are there cheaper alternatives to HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% LOTION?
Yes. 1 manufacturer publishes a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% LOTION, is $0.2110 per ML — about 9% below HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% LOTION.
Who manufactures HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% LOTION?
HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% LOTION (NDC 45802093726) is labeled by Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.